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Dwight M Herdrich, Architecture + Design
5.0(
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Serving Pentwater, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"We loved working with Dwight! We have had the opportunity to work with him on both residential (our home) and commercial projects and couldn't be happier with the results. At home, he helped us to make our dream a reality. His designs were creative and well thought-out and his consultations before and during the construction were VERY helpful. We hope to work with him again soon!"
Great room featuring Timberframing, open joist ceiling and shiplap interior paneling
New addition front entry - road side
View from water of newly renovated house and boat house
In-town Addition
Exterior view facing water

+113

Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lifetime Design Company
4.3(
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Serving Pentwater, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Lifetime Design Company is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!\n

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Ascended Constructions
New to Angi

Serving Pentwater, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

We’re a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
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Serving Pentwater, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to create plans for an apartment building. The process was quick and painless. Cost was good. The plans are full complete abd ready to take to builders for quotes. I will definitly use them again."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evolution Drafting
3.3(
38
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Serving Pentwater, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was really under the gun due to a prior Architectural firm not performing their duties per building plan codes. Not only were the plans incomplete but the City Plan Reviewer states(The Worst plans he’s ever seen) they will not make adjustments unless there is an additional charge for Thousands. Evaluation’s saved my clients and drew our project per code, along with Engineering in less time then they quoted. I highly recommended them, Especially Kirsten. You went above and beyond trying to coordinate this project. The staff was very professional and I will use them on all my projects. Sincerely, Frank B BCM Builders"
Charcoal Residential
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by23%of homeowners
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Bezaleel Designs
5.0(
2
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Serving Pentwater, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"I would not hesitate to use Bezaleel Designs for your large or smaller projects. Open communication and response time was excellent. Appropriate questions were asked and answered quickly to keep the project moving and on schedule. The drawings were exactly what the customer wanted and just what I needed to get the project built. I look forward to working with Bezaleel Designs for my future projects."
Ludington Craftsman
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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E.T. Vermurlen & Associates Architecture, Inc.
1.0(
1
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Serving Pentwater, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

After 30 years in this business, I have had clients tell me again and again that until they worked with me, they never really knew what an Architect could do for them. ***Please feel free to visit our website located at the link above. \n\nIf you are planning a remodel or addition, let me help you -- my experience and skill allow me to see not only the big picture, but help you understand and deal with all the details that are part of that vision. The biggest key is to meet face-to-face, both with you visiting my office and me visiting your property. We will establish a partnership, and ultimately end up with a successful project that meets all of your goals.\n\nE.T. Vermurlen & Associates Architecture, Inc., based in Grand Rapids, MI Vermurlen & Associates combines substantial practical experience with abundant imagination and energy. Headed by Ed Vermurlen, Vermurlen & Associates offers a wide array of services that include new building design, historic row house and apartment renovation, country and suburban home modernization, and office design.\n\nBlending energy and imagination with detailed practical knowledge of materials, contexts, and possibilities, Vermurlen & Associates, guides clients carefully through each phase of a project from inception and drawing through construction and interior design.\n\nWe value simplicity of design, use, and material. Defined by light and form, our design engages the natural and the man made through proportion, function and composition.\n\nVermurlen & associates is committed to helping clients envision possibilities and shape ideas. Applying pragmatic experience to site, context, and materials, we advise clients every step of the way; from planning to budget, to finished product, and day-to-day construction.

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Stone, marble, and brick are common building materials of Neoclassical architecture, though you will also find wood flooring and a range of natural stone tiles. Since several home styles fall under Neoclassical architects' umbrella, a range of building materials—including traditional wood framing—will make an appearance.

It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria.

A structural engineer’s report is almost always worth it, as it can help you avoid buying or overpaying for a home with structural issues. The most important thing the report does for you is provide peace of mind that you won’t have to pay thousands of dollars for structural repairs right after closing on a property.

Structural engineers typically conduct inspections during a home sale or renovation, looking for signs of structural damage in various structures throughout the building, such as load-bearing walls, joists, beams, roofing trusses, foundations, and chimneys. Some of the warning signs that structural engineers check for include:

  • Dry rot

  • Infestation

  • Shifting or cracking foundations

  • Erosion

  • Water damage

  • Sagging, shifting, or damaged walls, ceilings, or roofing support

Yes, unresolved damage can decrease property integrity and market value.

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